Prepare the way of the Lord
Advent is a season to anticipate the coming of Lord. We light a candle and celebrate His coming, and the healing and transformation of our lives in metropolitan Richmond. Come, Lord Jesus, come!
Giving thanks
O God, who created all peoples in your image, we thank you for the wonderful diversity of races and cultures in this world. Enrich our lives by ever-widening circles of fellowship, and show us your presence in those who differ most from us, until our knowledge of your love is made perfect in our love…
Come, let’s talk & listen…
The Richmond Hill community is responding to the call of our broader metropolitan community around the results of Tuesday’s election. We are responding to the increasing cries of sadness, fears and uncertainties that have come our way since Tuesday. In addition to partnering with other organizations to host events in early December, here are the specifics…
Waiting for One Who Has Already Come: an Advent Retreat, Dec. 2-4
4:00 pm Friday, December 2— 4:00 pm Sunday, December 4, 2016 Waiting isn’t easy, but each year at Advent we’re reminded again to do just that. Jewish author, Simone Weil, said, “Waiting patiently in expectation is the foundation of the spiritual life.” The anticipation of Jesus’ birth and the promise of his return testify to…
Navigating your landscape of grief, a 24-hr. retreat, Oct. 8-9
Offered from 4 pm Saturday, October 8 through 4 pm Sunday, October 9 — This retreat is designed to be a time apart for rest, renewal, learning, reflection and healing for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. There will be a range of guided and self-paced activities that individuals all along…
Clergy Convocation 2016: The Prophet Speaks
October 20, 2016 | 8:00a – 12:30p Come listen to prophetic voices of our time speak to the moral implications of poverty, housing, transportation, and education in metropolitan Richmond. This year’s Convocation Presenters line-up includes: Rev. Dr. Patricia Gould-Champ, Pastor of Faith Community Baptist Church & Assoc. Professor of Practical Theology, VUU Rev. Donald Coleman, Pastor…
1866 – 2016: Sisters of the Visitation of Mary at Monte Maria and Richmond Hill
Honoring 150 years of prayer, study and work for the city. In August of 1866, seven Visitation Sisters from Baltimore, Maryland came to Richmond, Virginia at the request of Bishop John McGill to pray for the diocese (Catholic Diocese of Richmond, VA) and its priests. The Sisters opened an academy for girls to support themselves….
Come celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Sisters of the Visitation
This summer Richmond Hill honors the Sisters of the Visitation and their arrival here in August, 1866 — 150 years ago. Our time of celebration will be synchronized with our regular daily prayer cycle over three days. Friday, August 19, 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayer, breakfast, reflections and a tour. Saturday August 20, 12:00 p.m. Noon Prayer, music and lunch in the Garden, storytelling…
Save the Date! We celebrate Dr. Alice Harris on Sunday, July 10
Please join Richmond Hill in thanksgiving and celebration of Rev. Dr. Alice Harris and her 26 years of ministry and partnership through Holistic Pastoral Counseling Services. Sunday, July 10, 2016 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Richmond Hill Please RSVP to DeBorah Cannady Phone: 804-783-7903, ext. 10 Email: retreats@richmondhillva.org